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Building a More Resilient, Agile, and Sustainable Future

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Research, Reports & Publications

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What We Learned (Or Didn’t) From Hurricane Katrina

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Whole Planet Foundation Announces the Kasperick Foundation As 2023 Trailblazer Honoree

Since 2017, Whole Planet Foundation has honored annually a trailblazer advocate who has gone above and beyond to support our mission as they foster their own. This year, we are delighted to award this honor to the Kasperick Foundation.

Events, Media & Communications

How Deutsche Bank Is Helping Companies Finance Their Path to Net Zero

Earth Overshoot Day is the date when humanity’s demand for ecological resources in a given year exceeds what Earth can regenerate in that year. The first-ever overshoot took place on December 29, 1970. Since then, every year the date occurs earlier.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Whirlpool Corporation Once Again Earns Top Score in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2023–2024 Corporate Equality Index

Whirlpool Corporation announced today that it received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI).

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Africa’s Business Heroes Prize Competition Announces 2023 Winners and Celebrates Five Years of Entrepreneurial Excellence

The Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Prize Competition, a philanthropic initiative sponsored by the Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Philanthropy, has named Dr. Ikpeme Neto from Nigeria; Thomas Njeru from Kenya and Ayman Bazaraa from Egypt the first, second and third prize winners.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Mary Kay Pink Changing Lives Global Cause Marketing Program Improves Millions of Women and Girls’ Lives Around the World

In the spirit of giving year-round, and in honor of Mary Kay Ash’s legacy, Pink Changing Lives was born.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Southwire 2022 Sustainability Report: Water & Wastewater

Clean, abundant water is essential to human and environmental health. Without it, communities struggle and ecosystems fall out of balance. At Southwire, we rely on water to support our operations.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Kimberly-Clark Earns Top Score Again in Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index

Kimberly-Clark announced that it received another score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices.

Diversity & Inclusion

Own Your Career Podcast — Growing into Leading: Meet Richa Gandhi

Hello, and welcome to the Own Your Career Podcast. My name is Janelle Jordan and I’m a Program Manager on our Talent, Performance and Engagement team, and I am so excited to be here with you. Throughout this series, you will hear inspiring interviews with employees.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Avantor® Receives Top Score on Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2023–2024 Corporate Equality Index

Avantor, Inc. received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI) and was recognized as an Equality 100 Award: Leader in LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion honoree.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

A New Purpose for a Hidden Treasure Uncovered at a U.S. Bank Building

Not long after joining U.S. Bank, Dan Doyle pulled back a tarp at a bank building in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and discovered something that surprised him. “I thought, ‘Whose car is this?’” Doyle, a U.S. Bank properties manager, shared as he recalled finding the unexpected treasure.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Principal Scientist Alice Cheung and Product Optimization Manager Alexis Kriegl Are Inspiring Future Pioneers Through STEM Education

Working at Henkel has enabled Alexis and Alice to maximize their abilities, discover new possibilities within their field and uncover a passion for inspiring and mentoring the next generation.

Events, Media & Communications

Crown at COP 28: Driving Discussions around Climate and Aluminum Decarbonization

Amid the ongoing race to slow the pace of climate change, Crown continues to take a proactive role in industry sustainability initiatives.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank Awards Six Cincinnati Area Organizations with Grants

In Cincinnati, Key recently awarded six organizations with grant funds totaling $80,000. The grant funds will be used to support an array of programs from workforce development to creating safe, vital neighborhoods.

Research, Reports & Publications

ESG Trends and the Year Ahead

ESG Talk hosts Mandi McReynolds, Steve Soter, Andie Wood, and Ernest Anunciacion come together for the first time in this special season finale. The group discusses key moments that shaped sustainability in 2023 and their predictions for 2024.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Cadence Cork Partners With Age Action To Promote Digital Literacy

Employees from the Cadence Cork team recently volunteered to be part of an exciting journey with our learners from Age Action.

Environment

Duke Energy Offers Customers a New Way To Help Plant Trees

Renewable energy now comes with an added bonus -- helping plant trees to benefit the environment.

Innovation & Technology

Trane Technologies Advances Cold Chain Decarbonization With New Thermo King Digital Solutions

Thermo King – by Trane Technologies is setting the standard in digital solutions for transport with the development of fresh, telematics solutions that allow customers to meet both sustainability and operational goals.

Environment

Sustainable Apparel Coalition Hosts MCAP Introductory Webinars

The Sustainable Apparel Coalition hosted a series of webinars to introduce the Manufacturer Climate Action Program (MCAP) to members located in Asia, North, Central, and South America (AMER) and Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Points of Light Launches The Civic 50 2024 Survey to Recognize America’s Top Corporate Citizenship Companies

Points of Light, a nonpartisan, global nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating people-powered change, launched The Civic 50 annual survey on Dec. 1, 2023. Points of Light will host an informational webinar on Dec. 13, at 12 p.m. ET for interested companies.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

One Of America’s Longest-Serving CEOs Has Advice On Humor And Risk

To understand Dan Amos’ approach to leadership, consider the first role he took at Aflac after graduating from the University of Georgia in 1973. As son of cofounder Paul Amos, one of three brothers who founded the insurance company in 1955.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CNH Honored at the Industry Day Awards

CNH Industrial was recognized by the Government of Cordoba and the Chamber of Foreign Trade (CACEC) with a special mention in the "Industrial Innovation" category at the Industry Day Awards.

Innovation & Technology

IBM Advances Geospatial AI to Address Climate Challenges

IBM and NASA to create new AI foundation model for weather and climate.

Events, Media & Communications

’Tis the Season for Small Business Success: Holiday Marketing Tips From Empower by GoDaddy

The holiday season is upon us, and for entrepreneurs, it's both a festive and frantic time of the year. Navigating the challenges of the holiday rush while maximizing opportunities requires strategic thinking and innovative approaches.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Enhancing Workplace Experience: Covia’s New Intranet Is a Platform for Engagement

At Covia, we know that an engaged and collaborative workforce is critical, and we make a concerted effort to connect with and support team members across our footprint.

Diversity & Inclusion

More Than a Market: Supporting Founders' Dreams at Tulsa Marketplace and Marketplace LIVE

SkysTheLimit.org is set to host two shopping events this season: an in-person Tulsa Holiday Marketplace; and an online Marketplace LIVE. The events celebrate and uplift entrepreneurs, offering a platform for shoppers to meet the faces behind emerging businesses and support them.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Rethinking EHS Podcast
    Join us as we travel the world to uncover real stories of impact—from landfills and energy transition to workplace safety, emerging contaminants, and...
  2. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  3. KeyBank Foundation: Helping Communities Thrive through Education, Workforce Development, and Service
    KeyBank Foundation helps build thriving communities by supporting organizations and programs that foster thriving students and a thriving workforce...
  4. Growth Through Sustainability
    Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator with a clear purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. See how embedding...
  5. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.
  6. Kingfisher Around the World
    The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...
  7. Accelerating access to healthcare technology
    We believe technology can help close the world’s health gaps. By putting people first, we find new ways to advance health while reducing costs. And...
  8. Kingfisher Around the World
    The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...
  9. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  10. SustainabilityHQ.com Weekly Highlights
    Highlighting the top news, commentary, and research for the week coming from SHQ. The highlights newsletter also spotlights one profiled organization...
  11. Sustainable Operations
    ops-related sustainability content (e.g., new electric equipment, decarb efforts, etc.)
  12. Key Supports Affordable Housing
    KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment helps fulfill Key’s purpose to help clients and communities thrive by financing projects that...
  13. GoDaddy | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
    Diverse teams build better products — period. At GoDaddy, we make apps and services that our worldwide community of entrepreneurs can relate to. Our...
  14. IWBI | Workplace Wellness
    A WELL Certified™ project has the potential to add measurable value to the health, well-being and happiness of people in the buildings. It can also...
  15. Health and Safety by Antea Group
    Antea Group's health and safety consultants understand what it takes to help make a positive impact on safety culture. Read blogs, insights, and more...